Care Home Housekeeping & Laundry Assistant (Bank)

Avery Healthcare; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Housekeeping Assistant - Bank for Grove Park Care Home in Leeds. You will join a caring team, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and laundry, while treating residents with dignity and respect.

The role requires flexibility to cover shifts, adherence to health and safety procedures, and a DBS disclosure. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities to grow within Avery’s growing care network.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Experience of cleaning laundry in a public setting.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality housekeeping/laundry service to residents.
• The ability to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out all cleaning duties in accordance with worksheet instructions.
• Understanding the cleaning requirements of different surfaces and coverings and the properties of cleaning materials, ensuring that all areas are well presented and maintained in good condition.
• Ensuring that all residents are treated with dignity and respect and that their personal space and belongings are always respected.

Skills

Health and safety knowledge

Moving and Handling

Fire safety

COSHH assessments

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Housekeeping Assistant - Bank for Grove Park Care Home in Leeds. You will join a caring team, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and laundry, while treating residents with dignity and respect.

The role requires flexibility to cover shifts, adherence to health and safety procedures, and a DBS disclosure. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities to grow within Avery’s growing care network.